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China Conducts ‘Just Mission 2025’ Military Drills Around Taiwan

December 29, 2025

China Launches Multi-Domain Military Exercise

China has initiated a large-scale military exercise encircling Taiwan, prompting the island to activate its armed forces in response. Announced on December 29, the drill reflects Beijing’s growing military assertiveness toward the self-ruled island, which China claims as part of its sovereign territory. The operation marks another escalation in cross-strait tensions and follows a pattern of increasingly frequent and complex Chinese military activities around Taiwan.

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Iran Launches Three Indigenous Satellites Using Russian Soyuz Rockets

December 29, 2025

Three Iranian Satellites Reach Low-Earth Orbit

Iran has successfully deployed three domestically developed satellites into low-Earth orbit (LEO) with the assistance of Russian Soyuz launch vehicles. The launch took place on December 28 and was confirmed by Iranian state media. The satellites—Paya, Zafar-2, and a second Kowsar unit—mark another expansion of Iran’s space programme at a time of sustained Western sanctions and heightened scrutiny over Tehran’s strategic capabilities.

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Surya Charishma Tamiri Wins Women’s Singles at 87th National Badminton Championships

December 29, 2025

Women’s Singles Crown After Gritty Comeback

Surya Charishma Tamiri emerged as the Women’s Singles champion at the 87th Senior National Badminton Championships held in Vijayawada, delivering a composed comeback performance in the final. Facing Tanvi Patri, Tamiri lost the opening game but recalibrated her strategy with tighter net play and improved defence to secure a 17–21, 21–12, 21–14 victory. The win represents a major breakthrough in her senior career and signals her readiness for higher competitive levels.

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India Approves ₹7,000 Crore Scheme for Rare Earth Magnet Manufacturing

December 29, 2025

Strengthening India’s Critical Mineral Security

India has approved a ₹7,000 crore incentive scheme to promote the domestic manufacturing of sintered rare earth permanent magnets, marking a decisive move to secure its critical mineral supply chains. The initiative is aimed at reducing import dependence, particularly on China, while supporting sectors crucial to national security, clean energy transition and advanced manufacturing.

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PV Sindhu Elected Chair of BWF Athletes’ Commission (2026–2029)

December 29, 2025

Sindhu’s Elevation to Global Sports Leadership

Two-time Olympic medallist P. V. Sindhu has been elected Chair of the Badminton World Federation (BWF) Athletes’ Commission for the 2026–2029 term. The appointment, confirmed by Olympics.com, marks a major milestone for athlete-led governance in international badminton and places an Indian sportsperson at the heart of global decision-making.

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